Amherst County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Amherst County in VA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,092 violent crimes and 1,786 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.7 per 100k residents, which is 58.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 75.6 per 100k, 53.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,092 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents273 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate75.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,786 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate67.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,463 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.7 | A | 1092 | 106.2 | -58.9% |
| Property Crime | 75.6 | A | 1786 | 163.6 | -53.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 70 | 3.5 | -52.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 18 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.7 | A | 273 | 22.3 | -92.4% |
| Burglary | 1.7 | A | 127 | 24.0 | -93.0% |
| Larceny | 67.1 | A | 1463 | 116.4 | -42.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.8 | A | 189 | 22.2 | -69.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Amherst County Sheriff's Office
Amherst Police Department
Amherst, VA